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Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth: Key Facts and Watchers

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Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth: Key Facts and Watchers
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Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object from beyond our solar system, is approaching Earth and will make its closest pass on December 19, 2025. NASA has confirmed it is a comet, not an alien spaceship, and scientists are excited to study it as it provides a rare opportunity to learn about objects from outside our solar system.

Topics:top-newsscience#comet-3iatlas#earth-flyby#interstellar-comet#nasa#science#space-observation
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